Anyone applying to UAB MSN program?

Nursing Students Post Graduate

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Hey just wondering if anyone is applying to UAB's MSN program. I'm applying to their FNP program, but still unsure as to whether or not i'm making the right decision about school choice. I'm specifically wondering about the time commitment. I work full-time and am wondering if I would still be able to keep my full-time job and do the distance learning format full-time as well. Also, cost is a major issue to me as my husband is racking up a gizzion dollars in dental school loans. Any info would be awesome.

Specializes in Adult/Gerontological NP-post masters.

Congrats!!!

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Specializes in ICU, CVICU, Case Management.

Congratulations !!! I am happy for you. Good luck in your studies .....

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Specializes in PICU.
Thanks to all for your encouraging words and support. I just received an email from Loyola University Chicago congratulating me on my acceptance!! I actually got to cry tears of joy for a change, lol!! Somebody wants me, they really want me!!!

That is very good news, congratulations!!! :yeah:

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Specializes in Neuro, progressive care.

The same thing happened to me too, I am so discouraged although I need a break at the same time. I am finishing up my BSN August 5 and I think classes at UAB starts around then. I applied to three schools and was turned down by three. Once a point a time this never occurred, so now I'm at a lost. I did fill out the slip for Jan(spring) hopefully and will also send an email. I so tired of spending money though on transcripts and admission fees and begging for references. I did everything right, app turned in early (Dec). 4.0gpa and three strong reputable references. I guess the only thing that could have hurt me is that I am actively pursueing my degree which is needed to get in, so maybe that put others before me or maybe my letter wasn't strong enough I don't know tired of thinking of woulda shoulda coulda. Maybe I will apply to Loyola, lol. Congrats though and good luck.

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Specializes in Emergency, Surgery, and Home Health.

I was able to set up my Blazer account today and my financial aid information was already available.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Geriatrics, Ambulatory Care.

Just sent my faxes today.

Got both fax confirmations back with OK.

SO, hopefully I'll hear something soon!

JSoupy, when did you fax your stuff?

And is everyone here on facebook? I was thinking about starting a facebook group for our class, even though I'm not FNP or ACNP.... >.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Geriatrics, Ambulatory Care.

CCRNDiva - Just read your post! Loyola will be lucky to have you :) Goodluck!

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Congratulations to those of you who got into the FNP at UAB, but I applied in Fall 10, Spring and Fall 11 and did not get in any time. I have a 3.9 GPA. I also have a friend that goes there that wouldn't recommend this program to anyone, but this is the online program I am speaking about. She had to go out of state to do clinicals because they were so slow doing their paperwork. This did not work very well since it was a 3.5 hour drive to do her clinicals. Don't even know what could have gone wrong. Hd excellent recommendations, etc. I cannot get in touch with anyone and I email them, I do not try to call them. I think someone is telling me I do not need to be going to this school so I am not going to reapply.

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Specializes in Neuro, progressive care.

So what are your plans now? I need suggestions. What are the next best reasonabled priced online institutions?

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Specializes in Emergency, Surgery, and Home Health.

Luvlee,

I faxed in the offer letter and program of study on Sat., the Ferpa on Tues., and the license and BLS card on Wed.s. I completed the background check on Mon. or Tues.

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Specializes in Level II Trauma Center ICU.

Thanks so much for the support guys and gals!! You all held me up when I was so stessed out and discouraged.

Good luck in your studies to all those admitted to UAB:yeah::yeah:

To those of you who did not get accepted, I'll tell you what my favorite nursing professor repeatedly told me: "you'll end up where you're supposed to be." I needed to be reminded of that almost daily. I felt so low and unworthy after receiving rejection letter after rejection letter. I've always felt like a strong RN and I began to even doubt that. I received so much encouragement from nurses on this board, friends and coworkers. They believed in me so much that they forced me to believe in myself. Please don't give up, I know we are going to make great NPs no matter where we ende up!! I thought I was down for the count but made it into another well regarded school. It will happen for you too!!

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Specializes in OB, Med-tele, ortho.

Can you believe I still haven't received a letter! I have called several times and nobody is able to really help... This is beyond frustrating to me....:confused:

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